Aries and Scorpio Compatibility for Marriage
A rashi (Moon sign) compatibility guide for Aries and Scorpio, based on the four Ashtakoot factors that can be checked from Moon sign alone.
Aries
Fire sign
Aries natives tend to be bold, quick to act, and drawn to leading rather than following.
Scorpio
Water sign
Scorpio natives tend to be intense, private, and fiercely loyal once trust is earned.
Varna Koota — spiritual compatibility
Aries belongs to the Kshatriya varna and Scorpio belongs to the Brahmin varna. Traditionally, this koota checks whether the groom's varna rank is equal to or higher than the bride's. If Aries is the groom, it scores 0/1; if Scorpio is the groom, it scores 1/1.
Vashya Koota — mutual attraction
Aries falls in the Quadruped group and Scorpio falls in the Insect group. This pairing scores 1/2 for Vashya, which reflects how naturally the two personalities tend to influence and accommodate one another.
Graha Maitri — planetary friendship
Aries is ruled by Mars and Scorpio is ruled by Mars. These sign lords are ruled by the same planet, giving a Graha Maitri score of 5/5 — one of the more heavily weighted factors in the full 36-guna system.
Bhakoot Koota — dosha check
Aries and Scorpio fall in a Bhakoot Dosha position from each other, so this koota scores 0/7. Bhakoot Dosha is traditionally associated with financial and family harmony — it's worth understanding rather than avoiding automatically, since it can be cancelled under certain conditions. See our Bhakoot Dosha guide for when that applies.
Based on Moon sign alone: 6–7 out of 15
That covers only 4 of the 8 Ashtakoot factors. Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadiall depend on the Moon's exact nakshatra, and the Manglik (Mangal Dosha)check depends on the Ascendant — neither can be worked out from Moon sign alone. Both need each partner's exact birth date, time and place.
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